Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
4994FC
RGB
73, 148, 252
HSL
215, 97%, 64%
HSB
215, 71%, 99%
CMYK
71, 41, 0, 1
LAB
60, 3, -60
LCH
60, 60, 272
OKLCH
0.67, 0.17, 257
XYZ
31, 30, 96
LUV
60, -28, -94
HWB
215, 29%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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